Like Normal People by Karen Bender

Author:Karen Bender
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

And then she spotted the bright orange figure heading with determination down the street, a group of children swirling around her. Ella ran. Just at that moment, Lena stopped in front of a house and pointed to the door.

“I’ll watch you,” Lena said. “Go.”

A girl of about six trotted up to the door and rang the bell. She waved to the rest of them and went inside.

Ella had caught up with them. “What are you doing?” she asked Lena.

“I’m walking them home.”

“Why?” asked Ella.

“I’m wearing orange,” said Lena proudly.

The children observed Ella. “My brother walks us usually,” said a little girl, “but he was sick today.”

The children looked obediently at Lena. “Everybody,” said Lena, “make a line. Quick!” They shuffled into formation, and Lena looked them over. “That’s good.”

Lena faced them. “Daniel,” she said, “say where.”

“Turn at this street, please,” said Daniel.

Lena led the line down the sidewalk, and Ella trailed behind. Lena was pleased with herself. She walked each child to his front yard and said goodbye. After Lena had delivered all the children to their homes, she walked to her own, occasionally glancing back at Ella; on Lena’s face was a cool expression of pride.

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